what-is-the-role-of-the-baeyer-villiger-oxidation-reaction

Question

What is the role of the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation reaction?

Accepted Answer

It converts ketones to esters and aldehydes to carboxylic acids.

Answer

It converts esters to ketones.

Answer

It converts alcohols to aldehydes and ketones.

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It converts alkenes to alcohols.